Round Table China

While the allure of "city lights" can inspire great endeavors, the big crowds, daily congestions, and noise pollution can really dial up a person's stress level. Today we bring you another installment of our "Stress Relief" series. We discuss ways to de-stress in the most stressed-out cities in China (01:17). / Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world. Why aren't we talking about it (26:04)? On the show: Heyang, Huang Shan & Miguel Roberg

Today, we present the new installment of our special series, 'Stress Relief' on RoundTable. Who would you rather be with when you are under stress (01:40)? / Unmanned convenience stores are unpopular among young people (26:10). / World population reaches 8 billion (44:07). On the show: Heyang, Ningjing & Zhao Ying

From minor challenges to major crises, stress is part of life. And while we don't always have control over our circumstances, you can control how we respond to them. Today’s we kick off a new special series called ‘Stress Relief’ on RoundTable. On today's show, we stare the devil in the eye and identify the most common causes of stress (01:44) . / Scientific consensus or not (26:10)? / What do canine cafés serve (39:26)? / Motivational Monday (46:05)! On the show: Heyang, Fei Fei & Tony Reid

Jingdezhen is known for being a “porcelain production center” for the imperial family during Ming and Qing dynasties. We visited the Imperial Kiln Museum, currently an internet sensation, and spoke with the president of the Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Institute to get a glimpse of these timeless treasures and explore how traditional porcelain-making history is being introduced to the public in a more accessible way. We also discuss the construction of a special “gene bank” housing ancient porcelains (00:08). / Is office silence good or bad (26:11)? / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected] (42:23)! On the show: Laiming, Li Yi, Heyang, Fei Fei & Tony Reid

We visited the porcelain capital Jingdezhen and talked to a young American artist who has been living in the city for seven years and specializes in combining porcelain with modern creativity (00:10). / Is there a correlation between underachievers and a carefree childhood (25:53)? / Round Table's Happy Place (48:13)! On the show: Laiming, Li Yi, Heyang, Fei Fei & Tony Reid

China International Import Expo or CIIE is currently being held in Shanghai. The world's first national-level import-themed expo is a great window for international businesses to enter the Chinese market. What are some new consumption trends on display at this year's CIIE (01:00)? / Online shopping is welcoming older consumers (13:24). / How to communicate layoffs in a conducive manner (25:55)? / Buffets in China enjoy a revival (40:13). On the show: Heyang, Ningjing, Yushun, Dou Hongyu & Josh Cotterill

What makes a man a virtuous man? Classes teaching male virtues here in China aim to make men better partners and fathers. Are these courses in male virtues a step forward or in vain (01:03)? / Can young people enjoy group tours with older travellers? You'd be surprised (26:07). / Hot pot chefs enjoy professional recognition (47:07). On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

In China, medical experts estimate that approximately 40 million senior citizens are in need of long-term care or 长期护理. Local governments rolled out pilot programs as early as in 2011. Now more than a decade later, are senior citizens in need benefiting from these programs (01:01)? / Why does ripping open delivery parcels bring a burst of joy (26:10)? / Guinness World Records names Monday the worst day of the week (37:23). / Motivational Monday (46:05)! On the show: Heyang, Fei Fei & Tony Reid

Tech jobs offer lucrative pay packages. Is that for certain or only true for some? We get a feel for the mood of programmers (00:42). / Responsiveness in relationships (25:37) / Round Table's Happy Place (42:29) ! On the show: Heyang, Guo Yan, Yushun & Josh Cotterill

Beijing marathon kicks off on November 6th. What are the benefits of running marathons? Any pitfalls to look out for (00:50)? / Sex education class teaches boys how sanitary pads are used (25:59). / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected] (46:23)! On the show: Heyang, Fei Fei & Josh Cotterill